Testing the best in Eco-Friendly Bulbs

3/23/2012 2:59PM

Compact fluorescent, light-emitting diode and halogen bulbs have improved
dramatically recently and are only getting better. Michael Hsu gives us the guide to the new era of energy-efficient light bulbs on Lunch Break.

This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.

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